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Old 06-09-2009 | 07:24 AM
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From: UPS MD-11 FO
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Originally Posted by brownie
I don't think it's bailout rather fair game. Fedex has no union xept thier pilot force and ups all unionized company trying to deliver the same quality product while they compensate thier employees the same or better so making a level field is hardly a bailout. Think of a boxing match when both competetors are the same size and strenth but on has both arms tied behind his back.
Your analogy would be a good one if it were true. But UPS has 440,000 employees - almost double that of FredEx. Not to mention our route structure is more efficient. I do agree with you though about the level playing field.